Neck Pain Treatment in Lubbock, TX

Neck Pain Treatment at Back 2 Health Chiropractic

Neck pain is the fourth leading cause of disability globally, and in the modern era of smartphones and desk work, it is more prevalent than ever. If you are experiencing neck pain in Lubbock, TX, Back 2 Health Chiropractic offers comprehensive, drug-free treatment that gets to the root of your problem and provides lasting relief.

Dr. Brett Chavez, D.C. is experienced in the diagnosis and conservative treatment of cervical spine conditions. Whether your neck pain is from a car accident, poor posture, disc injury, or muscle tension, Dr. Chavez will develop a targeted treatment plan to address your specific condition.

What Causes Neck Pain?

The cervical spine — the seven vertebrae that make up the neck — supports the weight of the head (approximately 10–12 pounds), provides an extraordinary range of motion, and protects the spinal cord and the nerve roots that supply the arms, shoulders, and hands. This combination of mobility, load-bearing, and neurological importance makes the cervical spine particularly vulnerable to injury and dysfunction.

Common causes of neck pain include:

• Text neck / forward head posture — for every inch your head moves forward from its ideal position over your shoulders, an additional 10 pounds of effective load is added to the cervical spine
• Whiplash and auto accidents — sudden acceleration-deceleration forces that strain or tear cervical ligaments and muscles
• Cervical disc herniation — when disc material protrudes and presses on a nerve root, causing neck pain and often arm pain, numbness, or tingling (radiculopathy)
• Cervical facet joint dysfunction — restricted or arthritic facet joints causing local pain and stiffness
• Degenerative disc disease — age-related disc changes that narrow the spaces between vertebrae and can compress nerves
• Muscle trigger points — painful knots in the upper trapezius, levator scapulae, and suboccipital muscles
• Cervicogenic headaches — headaches that originate from structures in the cervical spine

Our Approach to Neck Pain Treatment

Dr. Chavez begins with a thorough evaluation including orthopedic and neurological testing, postural assessment, and in-office X-rays when appropriate. Cervical X-rays commonly reveal loss of the normal lordotic curve (“military neck”), disc space narrowing, or vertebral misalignment — all of which guide the treatment approach.

Treatment for neck pain at Back 2 Health Chiropractic typically includes a combination of:

• Cervical chiropractic adjustments — precise, gentle adjustments to restore normal cervical joint motion and alignment
• Massage therapy — releasing tension in the upper trapezius, scalenes, sternocleidomastoid, and suboccipital muscles
• Dry needling — targeting stubborn trigger points in the neck and upper back that contribute to headaches and referred pain
• Professional stretching — restoring cervical range of motion and preventing muscular re-tightening
• Postural correction exercises — addressing forward head posture and the deep cervical flexor weakness that perpetuates it

Neck Pain and Arm Symptoms

If your neck pain is accompanied by pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the shoulder, arm, or hand, you may have cervical nerve root compression — a condition called cervical radiculopathy. This occurs when a herniated disc, bone spur, or inflamed joint presses on a nerve root as it exits the spine. Chiropractic adjustments and spinal decompression therapy are highly effective conservative treatments for cervical radiculopathy.

Schedule Neck Pain Treatment in Lubbock, TX

Neck pain should never be ignored. Left untreated, cervical spine dysfunction tends to worsen over time and can lead to chronic pain, headaches, and degenerative changes. Back 2 Health Chiropractic is here to help.

Call (806) 425-5973 or request your appointment online today. Dr. Brett Chavez, D.C. will evaluate your cervical spine and design a treatment plan to get you pain-free and moving freely again.